Senior QA Engineer

Rotterdam Innovation City; United States; Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) + match

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits

Paid maternity and parental leave

Career development opportunities

Job summary

A leading commercial real estate firm is seeking a Senior QA Engineer to ensure the quality and reliability of their Loan Origination platform. The role requires a strong commitment to automation and a deep understanding of SDLC and Agile processes. Candidates should have over 6 years of software quality engineering experience and a degree in Computer Science. The position offers a competitive salary range of $125,000 - $135,000 plus bonuses and comprehensive benefits, ensuring a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in software quality engineering or software development.
• Experience in building and maintaining automated UI and API test frameworks.
• Strong understanding of SDLC and Agile methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Analyze functional and technical requirements early in the SDLC.
• Develop and validate testing strategies for real-world solutions.
• Design and execute comprehensive testing strategies.

Skills

Business-driven testing methodologies

Automation frameworks

UI and API testing

SQL

Agile methodologies

Analytical and critical-thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Playwright

Cypress

Postman

Job description

Department

WDTech - R&D

We are Walker & Dunlop. We are one of the largest providers of capital to the commercial real estate industry, enabling real estate owners and operators to bring their visions of communities — where people live, work, shop, and play — to life. We are committed to creating meaningful social, environmental, and economic change in our communities.

Department Overview

WDTech is W&D’s in‑house technology team – a group of collaborative and highly skilled technology professionals, all of whom are leading experts in real estate data, data science, and technology.

WDTech Engineering

WDTech builds solutions that impact not only our products but also the people and processes across our organization. A commitment to innovation and a passion for disrupting the old‑fashioned real estate industry are our highest priorities.

The Impact You Will Have

As a Senior QA Engineer, you will help shape the future of our Loan Origination and Servicing platform — ensuring the quality, reliability, and trustworthiness of systems that power complex financial decisions. You will embed a critical‑thinking, automation‑first mindset into our development process, partnering closely with Product and Engineering to identify risks early and define meaningful quality standards. Your work will extend beyond defect detection — you will help build a culture where quality is engineered from the start.

Primary Responsibilities

• Analyze functional and technical requirements to identify gaps, inconsistencies, and risks early in the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC).
• Develop a deep understanding of business objectives and user journeys to validate that solutions meet real‑world needs.
• Design and execute comprehensive testing strategies, including functional, automated, integration, and regression testing.
• Implement scalable automated testing frameworks and integrate them into CI/CD pipelines to enable fast, reliable releases.
• Define, track, and evolve clear quality metrics that promote transparency and continuous improvement.
• Communicate actionable quality insights to Engineering, Product Management, and business stakeholders to support data‑driven decisions.
• Evaluate and recommend appropriate testing tools and approaches based on scalability and long‑term maintainability.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

• 6+ years of experience in software quality engineering or software development.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).
• Experience building and maintaining automated UI and API test frameworks and integrating them into CI/CD pipelines.
• Strong understanding of SDLC and Agile methodologies.
• Experience in real estate finance or financial services preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong knowledge of business‑driven and risk‑based testing methodologies, with the ability to prioritize testing efforts based on impact and risk.
• Proficiency in UI and API testing approaches, including modern automation frameworks and tools (e.g., Playwright, Cypress, Postman).
• Working knowledge of SQL and client‑side technologies such as HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
• Strong understanding of testing strategies across unit, integration, regression, and end‑to‑end levels.
• Ability to leverage AI‑enabled tools to enhance test design, automation, and documentation.
• Strong analytical and critical‑thinking skills with the ability to surface issues proactively.
• High degree of ownership and accountability, with a commitment to continuous improvement.
• Collaborative mindset grounded in professionalism, respect, and thoughtful partnership.
• Ability to work independently, provide early feedback, and adapt to evolving priorities in an Agile environment.
• Ability to show ownership of your work, take on challenges and acknowledge growth opportunities, and demonstrate patience when learning new processes.
• Courtesy, respect, and thoughtfulness in teaming with colleagues and other stakeholders.

This position has an estimated base salary of $125,000 - $135,000 plus a discretionary bonus. An employment offer is based on the applicant’s relevant work experience, applicable knowledge, skills, abilities, internal equity, and alignment with market data.

What We Offer

• The opportunity to join one of Fortune Magazine’s Great Places to Work winners from 2015‑2023
• Comprehensive benefit options* that have earned Walker & Dunlop the silver level of the 2022 Cigna Healthy Workforce Designation™, some of which include:
  • Up to 83% subsidized medical payroll deductions
  • Competitive dental and vision benefits
  • 401(k) + match
  • Pre‑tax transit and commuting benefits
  • A robust health and wellness program – earn cash rewards and gain access to resources that promote health, engagement, and balance
  • Paid maternity and parental leave, as well as other family paid leave programs
  • Company‑paid life, short and long‑term disability insurance
  • Health Savings Account and Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending
• Career development opportunities
• Empowerment and encouragement to give back – volunteer hours and donation matching

*Eligibility may vary based on average number of hours worked

EEO Statement

We are committed to equity in all steps of the recruitment and employment experience. We believe in equal access to opportunities in our workplace. We do not tolerate discrimination, including harassment, based on any characteristic protected by applicable law, such as race, color, national origin, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, sex, age, disability, veteran or military status, and genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We strive to be a safe place to ask questions, build professional relationships, and develop careers.

Fair Chance Hiring

Background checks, including any questions related to infractions, arrests, or conviction records, will not be conducted until after a conditional offer of employment has been accepted. We will consider for employment qualified applicants regardless of arrest and conviction records, in accordance with federal, state, and local laws.